Example sentences of "have had a [noun] of [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ We have had a change of image , ’ Mr Wise says , ‘ and we now have quality standards for documentation in place . |
| 2 | We have had a plethora of reduction schemes and concessional allowances — five or six of them — and they will go on . |
| 3 | All these approaches have had a degree of success , but the drug scene is a dynamic , creative one where just as one drug seems to be under control , a new threat emerges . |
| 4 | As the project progressed , it was also harder to find schools which fitted the original criteria for Minors , e.g. one library division had been fortunate in finding Majors , but began to find it difficult to identify , for Minor recommendation , " schools which have had a degree of interest and success for some years " . |
| 5 | The prospects for fostering are undoubtedly better , and this is an area where local authorities have had a measure of success . |
| 6 | Other economic unions , some short-lived and some longer-lived , in Africa , Asia and the Americas , have had a modicum of influence locally , but none can be said to have had a major influence in global terms . |
| 7 | The Blue Arrows and Michael pages of the recruitment world have found it much easier because they have had a variety of products and services , and encompass a number of sectors . |
| 8 | These pictorial records have had a variety of purposes . |
| 9 | I have had a couple of games at inside centre and am probably more settled in that position but I enjoy playing stand-off most of all ’ . |
| 10 | After young bands have had a couple of hit singles , with their album selling well , everybody wants to see them perform live . |
| 11 | It 's alright for a couple of days and I have had a couple of days er peace and quiet , and then er I do n't like it any more after that . |
| 12 | Erm I have had a couple of interviews with a couple of other companies er |
| 13 | We have had a couple of occasions where the money can not be claimed back recently , so this is just to inform you of the position that the insurers are taking . |
| 14 | He said : ‘ We have had a string of complaints about rats from the allotments and they have been kept in a very poor condition . ’ |
| 15 | ‘ We have had a lot of kind letters from people but it was very good of them to write and remember Kevin , ’ he said . |
| 16 | Mrs Coates said : ‘ We have had a lot of support getting this set up , many local firms have contributed and a lot of people have given their free time . |
| 17 | ‘ YES , I was fired up — I always get like that when I 've had a bit of stick and I have had a lot of stick lately . ’ |
| 18 | Mr Morris said the attack on the school was very upsetting and added : ‘ We have had a lot of problems since Christmas , particularly with break-ins . |
| 19 | They have had a lot of games in a short time . |
| 20 | ‘ We have had a lot of change and travel and I 'm tired . |
| 21 | because I have had a lot of hassle |
| 22 | We have had a lot of delay getting suitable material from John Ranford and Chris Roles regarding Will Aid but I gather that this is now to be ready by the end of the month and hopefully Euan will be starting at the beginning of July if we can plan accordingly . |
| 23 | ‘ I moved here in September so I have only been here a short time and we have had a lot of changes in the past because of the moves Eric has made , ’ she says . |
| 24 | We have had a lot of fun together and we still shall . |
| 25 | Mr Harrower said : ‘ The media have had a lot of fun at our expense , but this is a serious business . |
| 26 | We have had a lot of response support from museums and Spanish collectors ’ . |
| 27 | The control of resources by the landowner usually means that the sites are impressive , dominant , and have had a lot of labour and/or money invested in them . |
| 28 | ‘ Since the Chancellor 's announcement we have had a lot of inquiries which we are confident of turning into sales , ’ says Rover dealer Ashmall Parkinson salesman David Bailey . |
| 29 | ‘ I have agreed with his owner to let him run at Newbury because they have had a lot of rain down south . ’ |
| 30 | ‘ We have had a lot of kids in the side since the turn of the year . |